Internationalization of innovative activities in Norway US patents involving Norwegian inventors and assignees
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2018-05Metadata
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Abstract
Purpose: To investigate the international connectivity of innovation activity in Norway.
Design: We use patent data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to
examine the level and international pattern of innovative activity in the Norway.
Findings: The number of US patents registered on firms and individuals referring to Norway
have increased significantly over the last 40 years. So has also the share of patents that have an
international connection.
Originality/value: Provide empirical data on patented innovations concerning the small, open
economy of Norway.